Historical Events
- Earliest date for a film to be considered for the Academy Awards
Music History
Influential country music group the Carter Family make their first recording with producer Ralph Peer in Bristol, Tennessee
Famous Birthdays
- André Cools, Belgian Minister of Budget, born in Flémalle-Grande, Belgium (d. 1991)
- Franklyn Perring, English botanist (co-author of Atlas of the British Flora, 1962), born in London (d. 2003)
About August 1, 1927
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
